Lybrate Logo
Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
tab_logos
About
tab_logos
Feed
Overview

Flucort N Cream

Manufacturer :  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Fluocinolone, Neomycin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Flucort N Cream

Flucort N Cream is a topical corticosteroid. It is used to treat the dryness, itching, inflammation, redness, crusting, scaling and discomfort of various skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, allergies and rash.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding, if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, measles, chickenpox, tuberculosis, hardening or thinning of the skin or a skin infection or if you have been recently been vaccinated. Also inform your doctor about your current list of medications.

The common side effects of this drug can include skin problems such as drying, cracking, burning, itching and lightening of skin colour, acne, severe skin rash, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing or signs of skin infections like swelling, redness or oozing pus.

Flucort N Cream is available in various forms like shampoo, ointment, solution, cream and oil. It’s a topical medication, which means it’s applied to the skin. It usually is applied two to four times a day, as recommended by the doctor.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Flucort N Cream

    • Allergic Disorders

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Flucort N Cream ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Flucort N Cream

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Flusil 0.025% cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Flusil 0.025% cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is used for treating redness, itchiness, dryness, crusting and scaling caused by psoriasis and eczema. Fluocinolone is a class of corticosteroids that works by inhibiting prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

      References

      • Hydroquinone-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/hydroquinone

      • Hydroquinone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09526

      • HYDROQUINONE cream,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=HYDROQUINONE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
      swan-banner
      Sponsored

      Popular Questions & Answers

      View All

      Places under my penis and the area around my re...

      related_content_doctor

      Dr. Ranjeet Surana

      General Physician

      This might be fungal or bacterial infection try lotion tinaderm and take tablet fluconazole 150 m...

      Can I use flucort h to treat ringworm? Is save ...

      related_content_doctor

      Dr. Himani Negi

      Homeopath

      Ringworm or Tinea infections, are a fungal skin disease. A family of fungi called dermatophytes c...

      Is Flucort (Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream IP) us...

      related_content_doctor

      Dr. Venkata Subba Reddy Mannem

      Dermatologist

      As all steroids flucort also have several side effects. Like atrophy, striae, telangiectasia, acn...

      I'm 28 years old ,i have a hyperpigmentation on...

      related_content_doctor

      Dr. Dhivya Pilllai

      Dermatologist

      Hello pooja It could be anything from a post inflammatory pigmentation to a dermatitis Treatment ...

      How to reduce the effect of Flucort N steroid b...

      related_content_doctor

      Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)

      Dermatologist

      Yes. Alternate safe medicine available. Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending...

      Table of content

      Content Details
      Profile Image
      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
      Reviewed By
      Profile Image
      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
      chat_icon

      Ask a free question

      Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors

      posted anonymously
      swan-banner